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Tropical Storm Miriam Public Advisory Number 7
2018-08-27 22:32:08| National Hurricane Center (East Pacific)
Issued at 200 PM PDT Mon Aug 27 2018 332 WTPZ35 KNHC 272032 TCPEP5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Miriam Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP152018 200 PM PDT Mon Aug 27 2018 ...MIRIAM SHOWS LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH DURING THE PAST FEW HOURS... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE TONIGHT OR ON TUESDAY... SUMMARY OF 200 PM PDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...14.0N 131.8W ABOUT 1560 MI...2505 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM PDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 131.8 West. Miriam is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed for the next couple of days. A turn toward the west-northwest is expected on Thursday. On the forecast track, Miriam will approach the central Pacific basin late Wednesday or Wednesday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next 2 to 3 days, and Miriam is expected to become a hurricane tonight or Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Beven
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